Richard David RAMSDEN

RAMSDEN, Richard David Aged 82 years, died unexpectedly at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, after a short illness, on December 22, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline, and children, Stephen (Catherine), Michael (Marguerite), Patrick and Christopher (Linda), grandchildren David, Ryan, Elizabeth, Laura, Nadine, Peter, Sean, John, Taylor and Sophie as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Richard was predeceased by his son Gregory. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather and friend to many who considered family and friends life's best reward. Born in Nelson, BC on September 21, 1929, the only son of Caleb and Margaret Ramsden, Richard spent his early life in Revelstoke, BC. He graduated from the University of British Columbia and became a finance executive in the heavy construction industry. After his family, he was most proud to have worked with the generation of engineering and business innovators who contributed in a major way to the development of hydroelectric technology, power transmission infrastructure, and pulp and paper manufacturing processes, both within Canada and internationally. He was truly part of the generation who built British Columbia. A Celebration of Richard's Life will be held privately on January 21, 2012. For those looking for further information or wanting to share a memory of Richard, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Hollyburn Funeral Home 604-922-1221